Software Engineer II

at Chewy · Retail · Boston, MA

Software Engineer II at Chewy responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software components and scalable distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-based services. The role involves agile development, participation in design and code reviews, and on-call support.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design and build software components of services and/or platforms.
  2. Actively participate in the definition, design, development, testing and implementation of software functionality using an agile methodology.
  3. Build and modify scalable distributed software systems.
  4. Partner with stakeholders and technology teams on how best to implement desired features and enhancements.
  5. Ensure that technical solutions follow best practices, are reliable, are easily maintainable and are scalable under sustained load.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field and 3 years of experience required as a Software Developer, or related position/occupation.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study and 1 year of experience required as a Software Developer, or related position/occupation.
  • Software engineering
  • Developing software components and/or services using Java 8, Spring Boot, JSON, HTML, CSS, Spring MVC
  • Working with cloud based web services (HTTP, REST)
  • SQL and developing modules with relational databases
  • Server technologies
  • Quality assurance methodologies and automated testing
  • Service-Oriented Architecture
  • JavaScript
  • NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB)
  • Event-driven development and message queues (SQS, SNS)
  • software metrics, alerting, monitoring, and dashboard systems
  • Python and Linux/Bash scripting
  • On-call support, incident troubleshooting, and code reviews
  • Java unit testing using JUnit and Mockito
  • AWS
  • Terraform
  • Agile/Scrum
  • open-source technologies
  • responsive module design
  • continuous integration
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Job Description:

Software Engineer II

Boston, MA – IT – Full time – R29558

Job Description:

What you’ll do:

  • Design and build software components of services and/or platforms.
  • Actively participate in the definition, design, development, testing and implementation of software functionality using an agile methodology.
  • Build and modify scalable distributed software systems.
  • Partner with stakeholders and technology teams on how best to implement desired features and enhancements.
  • Ensure that technical solutions follow best practices, are reliable, are easily maintainable and are scalable under sustained load.
  • Participate in design and code reviews.
  • Collaborate to identify, isolate, and resolve malfunctions related to software.
  • Create and evolve system-related documentation.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to operational excellence.

What you’ll need:

  • Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field and 3 years of experience required as a Software Developer, or related position/occupation.

  • Alternate Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study and 1 year of experience required as a Software Developer, or related position/occupation.

  • Experience must include 1 year of experience with the following:

    • Software engineering;
    • Developing software components and/or services using Java 8, Spring Boot, JSON, HTML, CSS, Spring MVC;
    • Working with cloud based web services (HTTP, REST);
    • SQL and developing modules with relational databases;
    • Server technologies;
    • Quality assurance methodologies and automated testing;
    • Service-Oriented Architecture;
    • JavaScript;
    • NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB);
    • Event-driven development and message queues (SQS, SNS); software metrics, alerting, monitoring, and dashboard systems;
    • Python and Linux/Bash scripting;
    • On-call support, incident troubleshooting, and code reviews;
    • Java unit testing using JUnit and Mockito; and
    • Any of the following: AWS, Terraform, Agile/Scrum, open-source technologies, responsive module design, or continuous integration.

Employer: Chewy, Inc.

Office Address: 343 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210

Other: Telecommuting permitted to 2 days/week; 5% domestic travel required.

Req: R29558

**The **base salary range for this role is $131,082 to $193,500 per year

  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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